Validate Specification Quality

Spec File: $ARGUMENTS

Review a feature specification for completeness and implementation readiness.

Validation Checklist

Requirements Clarity

• Feature purpose and goals clearly defined
• Target users and use cases identified
• Success criteria measurable and specific
• Core functionality well-described

User Experience

• User stories cover main workflows
• Edge cases and error states considered
• User interface requirements specified
• Accessibility considerations included

Technical Specifications

• Data requirements clearly defined
• Integration points with existing systems identified
• Performance and scalability requirements specified
• Security and authentication needs addressed

Implementation Readiness

• Acceptance criteria are testable
• Technical constraints documented
• Dependencies and external services noted
• Out-of-scope items clearly defined

Project Management

• MVP vs future enhancements distinguished
• Relative priority/importance indicated
• Potential risks or challenges flagged
• Scope is reasonable for single implementation

Analysis Process

1. Completeness Check

   • Scan for missing critical sections
   • Identify vague or ambiguous requirements
   • Flag areas needing more detail

2. Feasibility Assessment

   • Check against existing codebase patterns
   • Identify potential technical challenges
   • Estimate implementation complexity

3. Quality Review

   • Ensure requirements are specific and measurable
   • Verify user stories follow good practices
   • Check that acceptance criteria are testable

Output

Quality Score (1-10)

Rate the specification's readiness for implementation:

• 1-3: Major gaps, needs significant work
• 4-6: Good foundation, some areas need clarification
• 7-8: Well-defined, minor improvements possible
• 9-10: Comprehensive and implementation-ready

Feedback Report

• Strengths: What the spec does well
• Missing Elements: Critical gaps to address
• Clarification Needed: Vague or ambiguous areas
• Suggestions: Ways to improve the specification
• Risk Assessment: Potential implementation challenges

Recommended Actions

• Ready to implement: Proceed with /execute-spec
• Needs revision: Specific areas to improve first
• Requires research: External factors to investigate
• Scope adjustment: Recommendations for MVP vs full feature